Easing COVID Isolation Guidelines Met With Praise & Pushback
The easing of quarantine recommendations for people who have contracted COVID is greeted with praise by New York's Governor but concern by nurses' groups.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul Defends COVID Actions
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state is taking the right measures to try to combat the latest surge in COVID-19 cases.
Southern Tier Residents Warned Not to Relax Pandemic Precautions
Southern Tier residents are being cautioned that the coronavirus pandemic is still raging.
New York Drops Quarantine Requirements For Those Vaccinated
New York has dropped the requirement to quarantine following exposure to COVID if the person has been fully vaccinated. This policy applies to everyone who received their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
Broome County Begins COVID Vaccination Clinics
The Broome County Health Department is holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics January 7 & 8 for healthcare workers.
Broome County Executive Concerned About Healthcare Strain
Broome County is now reporting the most residents hospitalized due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Broome Health Department Issues COVID Advisory for Johnson City Church
The Broome County Health Department is advising people who attended Two Rivers Church on November 15, they may have been exposed to the coronavirus.
More Exposure Advisories Issued for B.C. Transit Bus Routes
Possible exposure to the coronavirus is again being reported on Broome County public transportation routes.
Tioga and Cortland Issue COVID Advisories
Tioga and Cortland County health officials are issuing advisories for locations where people may have been exposed to the coronavirus.
New York Gives Travelers a Chance to “Test-Out” of Quarantine
With coronavirus infection rates across the country continuing to be above New York’s 14-day quarantine requirement, those travel rules are being modified.